... the US and China French President Emmanuel Macron recently issued a stark warning about the rising threat of a trade war between the European Union and global economic giants, the United States and China. His call for the EU to reconsider its trade policies highlights the growing tension in the international economic landscape. What risks and opportunities does this potential confrontation hold? Here, we explore the possible outcomes for European businesses, the broader economy, and international investors. Why Macron is Sounding the Alarm on ...

... so a stable report is expected. Investors will look at margins and orders, particularly given inflation in raw materials and metals. Beyond those mentioned, numerous other US companies will report, including Halliburton (oil services), Philip Morris International (tobacco giant), MSCI Inc. (index and analytics provider), Avery Dennison (packaging materials manufacturer), and others. Collectively, these corporate reports will provide a broad picture of the state of the US economy, from consumer spending ...

... persistently high inflation limit investor enthusiasm. The Japanese yen continued to weaken, with the USD/JPY rate rising to ¥148 per $1 – the lowest level for the yen in recent years. The pressure on the Japanese currency stems from a combination of internal and external factors: political uncertainty ahead of elections, chronically low inflation, and expectations that the Bank of Japan will maintain ultra-low rates drive investors to exit the yen in favor of more yielding currencies. Until signals ...

... for decades. Iran Iran , on the other hand, does not possess nuclear weapons, but its nuclear program raises concerns in the international community. Tehran signed the NPT and officially denies any intention to create a bomb, claiming its atomic program ... ... right to take preventive measures. Other regional countries (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt) might also reconsider their armament policies if Iran acquires a bomb. For now, Iran remains a "threshold" state—possessing the knowledge and materials ...

... late in the evening in Moscow, it can cause volatility in the oil market ahead of the official EIA statistics on Wednesday. Corporate Reporting: Before Market Open: Cardinal Health , Sea Ltd. , Tencent Music . The morning block includes a range of international issuers. Cardinal Health will report on results in the healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution sector—its figures reflect the state of demand in the pharmaceutical market. Singapore tech giant Sea Ltd (e-commerce and online gaming) ...